Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and local storage) to make our Site work and improve your experience.

2. Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary (Always Active)

Essential for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled.

• Purpose: Session & security cookies (keep you logged in, protect against attacks), Load balancing.
• Legal Basis: Necessary for our contract with you (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).

b) Analytics (Optional - Requires Consent)

Help us understand how visitors use our Site.

• Provider: Google Analytics (Tracks page visits, user flow, site performance).
• Data Collected: Pages visited, time on site, location (city level), device type, referral source.
• Configuration: IP anonymization is enabled. Data sharing with Google is disabled.
• Duration: Up to 2 years.
• Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

c) Functionality (Optional - Requires Consent)

Remember your preferences.

• Purpose: Language, region, and display preferences.
• Duration: 12 months.
• Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

d) Marketing (Not Currently Used)

We don't currently use marketing cookies. If this changes, we'll update this policy and request your consent.

3. Manage Your Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit, choose to accept all, reject non-essential, or customize your preferences. You can change settings anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Browser Settings

All browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Site from working properly.

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4. International Transfers

We operate from San Francisco, London, and Sri Lanka. Our cookie providers (like Google Analytics) may process data in the US and other countries.

For EU/UK users: We use Standard Contractual Clauses and other safeguards approved by the European Commission to protect your data during international transfers. Google Analytics complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

5. Your Rights

EU/UK/EEA users can:

• Access, correct, or delete your data
• Withdraw consent anytime
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California users: You can opt-out of data "sharing" for advertising. We don't currently sell personal information through cookies.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@differentworks.io.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not for children under 16. We don't knowingly collect their data through cookies.

7. Updates

We'll update this policy as needed and notify you of material changes via our Site or email.

8. Contact Us